Why Hull City boss’ dreams will remain just that

Date: 30th May 2009 at 12:21 pm | Written by
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Betfair blogger Gareth Freeman feels that Phil Brown needs a dose of reality after his recent outburst. When Phil Brown started singing to the Hull crowd after their survival had been confirmed I didn't think anything more ridiculous could come out of the man's …

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Bayern stand firm on Ribery

Date: 30th May 2009 at 12:10 pm | Written by
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Bayern Munich's general manager Uli Hoeness has turned up the heat on clubs trying to sign Franck Ribery, insisting that the French ace is worth at least 100million euros. Chelsea and Manchester United have both been linked with 26-year-old forward in …

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Gibson: Stewart Downing for top four

Date: 30th May 2009 at 11:57 am | Written by
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Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson believes that winger Stewart Downing will only leave the club for one of the top four in the Premier League. The 24-year-old England international is expected to exit relegated Boro this summer, although a foot injury may …

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Everton & West Ham alerted as Welsh ace targets PL move!

Date: 30th May 2009 at 11:22 am | Written by
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Cardiff City's highly-rated midfielder Joe Ledley is hopeful of a summer move to the Premier League. The 22-year-old Wales international is believed to be interesting West Ham United, Stoke City and Everton, having just entered the final year of his contract …

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Its players like him that will guide Man City to glory

Date: 30th May 2009 at 11:15 am | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey is glad to see Stephen Ireland rewarded with a contract extension and reckons it is players like him that will guide the club to glory. Stephen Ireland has pledged his future to Manchester City after signing …

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Claude Makelele’s claims dismissed

Date: 30th May 2009 at 11:15 am | Written by
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Chelsea and John Terry have both dismissed claims that the England defender was a key figure in the departure of former manager Jose Mourinho from the club. Ex-Blues midfielder Claude Makelele claimed in his autobiography that Terry asked for a transfer …

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Buck: New Chelsea boss to be unveiled soon

Date: 30th May 2009 at 11:14 am | Written by
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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck is hopeful that his club will be able to unveil the identity of their new manager in the near future. Interim head coach Guus Hiddink will leave the Blues following the FA Cup final against Everton, with …

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Arsenal to cash in, Liverpool’s financial woe,Sunderland spree,Everton swoop?West Ham offer turned down,Spurs left on a Down-er

Date: 30th May 2009 at 11:12 am | Written by
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Thank you for joining us on this warm Saturday morning as we bring you all the top headlines from the football world today which includes – Chelsea storm, Eboue set for Arsenal chop, Liverpool deeper in red & Green turns down Hammers deal. Log …

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The real deal for Pompey or another fake sheikh?

Date: 30th May 2009 at 10:48 am | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey looks at the proposed takeover at Portsmouth and wonders whether Sven is the right man for the job? Portsmouth are the latest Premier League club to be taken over after Dr Sulaiman Al-Fahim's offer was accepted …

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McIntosh confirms Benitez offer

Date: 30th May 2009 at 10:46 am | Written by
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Wigan Athletic target Cristian Benitez is attracting interest from a number of other clubs in England. The 23-year-old Ecuador striker currently plays his football in Mexico with Santos Laguna, but is expected to move to Europe this summer. Benitez's advisor, Barry McIntosh, …

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